Speed vs Safety: Why 10-Minute Medicine Deliveries Could Harm India’s Health

Quick-commerce platforms like Blinkit and Zepto are now delivering prescription medicines in under 10 minutes. While convenient, experts warn this trend bypasses safeguards under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, raising risks of antibiotic misuse, poor verification, and spurious drugs. Chemists’ associations and doctors are urging stricter regulation to protect public health.

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